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    $4,500/mo

    6 Porter Rd APT 2R, Cambridge, MA 02140

    3beds
    1,020sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    -- Parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    High-speed wi-fi throughout unitFully furnished common areasExtra storage space
    Live in the Heart of Porter Square 3BR/2BA Updated Apartment Looking for unbeatable convenience, modern comforts, and the vibrancy of city life? This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment sits literally steps from the Porter Square T stop under 1 minute to the Red Line and Commuter Rail. Whether you're headed to Harvard, MIT, Davis, or downtown Boston, this is your launchpad. Directly across the street you'll find everything you need: Shaw's Supermarket, Ace Hardware, CVS, Dunkin, 3 gyms (including women-only), Porter Exchange's Japanese food court, multiple cafes and restaurants ,live music every night at McCarthy's (formerly Toad), and some of the best dining in Cambridge all within a block. 3 min walk to Leslie University 8 min walk to Harvard Law 12 min walk to Davis Square 15 min to Harvard Yard, 20 min to MIT East Campus, 25 min to Downtown Boston Easy commuter access to Belmont, Waverly, Waltham via Fitchburg Line Apartment Features: IN-UNIT washer/dryer no coin-op hassles Modern kitchen with full appliances + specialty cookware Fully furnished common areas (living room, kitchen, bathrooms) Hardwood floors throughout Kitchen island for cooking & casual meals High-speed Wi-Fi throughout unit FREE in shared spaces Extra storage space Ideal for students and professionals at Harvard, Lesley, or MIT Steps to Buses 88, 87, 83, and more Unfurnished bedrooms customize to your taste Utilities split evenly among roommates Room available August 1 (some flexibility for earlier move-in) Flexible income requirements for students OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 6th or Monday, July 7th, 11am 1pm Come see why this unit is one of the best finds in Cambridge. Renter pays gas and electric
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Next to porter square shopping all and Redline T Stop, Public pocket park in front of house
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00178L000800002R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/3/2025Listed for rent$4,500+28.6%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/1/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International
    1/26/2021Listed for rent$3,500$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #72778322
    9/20/2004Sold$400,000+17.8%$392/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    6/18/2002Sold$339,500$333/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: North Cambridge

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